The new church was built in 1876 on foundations dating back to the 10th century. Its construction has evolved many times over the years.
In 1052, William, Viscount of Marseille, gave Sanctus Martinus de Palud Majori Church to the Cannons of Arles.
In 1061, Raimbaud, Archbishop of Arles, gave it to the Chapter of Saint Trophime. If we examine the original state of the bell tower, we can see a high door accessible by a ladder or a wooden staircase. Vestiges of the dressed stone gun casements remain, testifying to the building's defensive role. On the northern façade, it is possible to see an arch surmounted by a coat of arms. The construction as a whole confirms the fact that the building was a watch tower, with the primitive church located at the side of the tower.
During the Great Plague of the 17th century, a second bell tower was built on the former watch tower. Then, in 1720, an oratory was constructed. It disappeared some time between 1929 and 1933. In 1790, the Arles Chapter appointed a priest for the 800 inhabitants of Saint-Martin de Crau de la Palud; this was one of the first parishes re-established by the Concordat. The new church dates back to 1876.
In the 19th century, the opening of the arch destroyed the proportions of the primitive church. The construction of lean-tos against the side aisle obstructed the entrance to the bell tower.
In 1992, the renovation work undertaken by the commune made the bell tower accessible again. Other renovation work has been carried out since 1995, including repairs to the façade, stained glass windows and wall of the nave, the retaining structure of the walls and ceiling and the lighting of the façades.
Admire the magnificent view of the Alpilles from the top of the tower. A panoramic table was installed in 2007 to help visitors appreciate the view.
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In 1052, William, Viscount of Marseille, gave Sanctus Martinus de Palud Majori Church to the Cannons of Arles.
In 1061, Raimbaud, Archbishop of Arles, gave it to the Chapter of Saint Trophime. If we examine the original state of the bell tower, we can see a high door accessible by a ladder or a wooden staircase. Vestiges of the dressed stone gun casements remain, testifying to the building's defensive role. On the northern façade, it is possible to see an arch surmounted by a coat of arms. The construction as a whole confirms the fact that the building was a watch tower, with the primitive church located at the side of the tower.
During the Great Plague of the 17th century, a second bell tower was built on the former watch tower. Then, in 1720, an oratory was constructed. It disappeared some time between 1929 and 1933. In 1790, the Arles Chapter appointed a priest for the 800 inhabitants of Saint-Martin de Crau de la Palud; this was one of the first parishes re-established by the Concordat. The new church dates back to 1876.
In the 19th century, the opening of the arch destroyed the proportions of the primitive church. The construction of lean-tos against the side aisle obstructed the entrance to the bell tower.
In 1992, the renovation work undertaken by the commune made the bell tower accessible again. Other renovation work has been carried out since 1995, including repairs to the façade, stained glass windows and wall of the nave, the retaining structure of the walls and ceiling and the lighting of the façades.
Admire the magnificent view of the Alpilles from the top of the tower. A panoramic table was installed in 2007 to help visitors appreciate the view.
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